Academic Scholarships reward and recognise new and continuing students entering Years 7 to 12 at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School who demonstrate academic excellence. 

Selection is based on results of a scholarship examination, recent academic reports, a record of excellent behaviour and an interview (shortlisted candidates only). 

Students are expected to participate actively in all aspects of a well-rounded education and support others at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School.

Selection Criteria

• Completion of the ACER Scholarship Examination
• Academic achievement.
• Willingness to contribute to the curricular and co-curricular activities of the School, that is, participate in at least two of the following: sport, service or cultural activities each year.
• Ability to comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, behaviour, uniforms, and use of technology.

How to Apply

• Submit an online Scholarship application
• Scholarship applicants for the 2026 school year must sit the ACER Scholarship Test at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School on Saturday 22 February 2025. Register online at: https://scholarships.acer.org/intro/2675
• For applicants residing outside the Brisbane and Ipswich metropolitan areas, it may be possible to sit the scholarship test at their nearest participating cooperative school, at an ACER Test Centre or at a non-ACER Test Centre. For a list of participating schools please visit the ACER website.
• All applicants are required to prepare a portfolio.
• For Academic Scholarships, the applicant’s portfolio should include the following:
• The student’s name, current school and scholarship categories applying for.
• A list of achievements, positions or roles they have held at school (such as Class Captain, Debating team, Excellence awards).
• Demonstration of participation in a range of aspects of school life, such as the Arts, Sports, or Service activities.
• A supporting statement (approximately 200 words) outlining their capacity to contribute to the School, addressing the following questions:
  • What does attending Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School mean to you? Some suggestions might be to tell us about your goals, ambitions, family experiences, friends and/or community and why these contribute to your desire to attend our School.
  • What is a hobby or activity you particularly like being involved in? Tell us about how you got involved, what contributions you make, and why you find it worthwhile or enjoyable. What do you enjoy about these things? How long have you been involved in it/them?
  • What are three things that you have done or experienced that you are most proud of?
• Birth certificate (external applicants only).
• A copy of the student’s School reports for the last two years (external applicants only).
• A copy of the student’s most recent NAPLAN results (external applicants only).

 Portfolios must be submitted by the online Scholarship Application Form.

• All applicants must sit the scholarship examination at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School. (Rural and interstate applicants may be able to sit the examination remotely under strict supervision, for an additional fee).
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

Conditions

• Scholarships offered to students are tenable until the end of Year 12, subject to annual review.
• This means that if the conditions of the scholarship continue to be met, the student retains the scholarship for the tenure.
• The Scholarship is granted with the expectation that the student will complete Year 12 at the School. Should this not occur, and the student continues to reside locally, then it is at the discretion of the School to require that the value equivalent to part or all of the Scholarship fee reductions be payable to the School.
• Scholarships are not means tested.
• By accepting the Scholarship award, students and parents or legal guardians, consent to the use of the scholarship recipient’s name, image and profile to be used for the purposes of marketing and promotion of the School’s scholarship program. This may include for the purposes of publication in School newsletters, external newspapers, magazines and websites (including the School’s website) and social media. Such publication will go beyond the School community and may extend for a period of time beyond the duration of the scholarship recipient’s education at the School.

If successful, in order to maintain the Scholarship, the student must:

• Maintain a consistently high level of academic performance (reviewed each semester).
• Contribute to the curricular and co-curricular activities of the School (reviewed annually).
• Exhibit behaviour of the highest calibre.
• Comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, uniform, and use of technology (reviewed each semester).
• Demonstrate commitment to the values of the School.
• Maintain consistent attendance of 90% or higher.
• Scholars are expected to demonstrate leadership and be role models of the School and within the wider community.

The student’s family must:

• Pay the balance of any account within four weeks of each term’s commencement.
• Provide in writing to the Board of Trustees an explanation about any delay in settling an account and a request to arrange alternative payment options.
• Be positive role-models and actively involved within the School community.
• Parents of scholarship recipients are encouraged to actively support the School’s P&F Association and volunteer to assist in events and activities when possible.

Each scholarship is granted on the understanding that the Board of Trustees has the right to withdraw the scholarship if the aforementioned conditions are not met. Scholarships are contingent on the full disclosure of all information pertinent to a student’s education. Withholding relevant information may result in a scholarship being withdrawn. Potential withdrawal of a scholarship will be discussed with the family prior to the end of a school term. IGGS has excellent pastoral care, counselling, learning support resources and programs to help all students maintain high personal and performance standards. Withdrawal of a scholarship is not executed without due consideration of any mitigating circumstances should any of the above conditions provide cause for concern.

For further information, please contact the Director of Enrolments and Community Relations at scholarships@iggs.qld.edu.au.

The details of scholarship offers are confidential and must not be disclosed to third parties. The School will not negotiate the conditions or amount of a scholarship once a decision has been made.

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Defence Force Family Scholarships are offered to new and continuing students entering Years 7 to 12 who are members of serving defence force families in recognition of the significant contribution and sacrifice the families make whilst serving our nation. 

Selection is based on the strength of the applicant’s portfolio and an interview.  

Students are expected to participate actively in all aspects of a well-rounded education and support others at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School. 

Selection Criteria

• Completion of the ACER Scholarship Examination
• Willingness to contribute to the curricular and co-curricular activities of the School, that is, participate in at least two of the following: sport, service or cultural activities each year. 
• Ability to comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, behaviour, uniforms, and use of technology. 
• Parent/guardian serving in the Defence force.

How to Apply

• Submit an online Scholarship application – applications for the 2026 school year will open in November 2024.
• Scholarship applicants for the 2026 school year must sit the ACER Scholarship Test at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School on Saturday 22 February 2025. Register online at: https://scholarships.acer.org/intro/2675
• For applicants residing outside the Brisbane and Ipswich metropolitan areas, it may be possible to sit the scholarship test at their nearest participating cooperative school, at an ACER Test Centre or at a non-ACER Test Centre. For a list of participating schools please visit the ACER website.
• All applicants are required to prepare a portfolio.

For Defence Scholarships, the applicant’s portfolio should include the following:

• The student’s name, current school and scholarship categories applying for.
• A list of achievements, positions or roles they have held at school (such as Class Captain, Debating team, Excellence awards).
• Demonstration of participation in a range of aspects of school life, such as the Arts, Sports, or Service activities.
• A supporting statement (approximately 200 words) outlining their capacity to contribute to the School, addressing the following questions:
  • What does attending Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School mean to you? Some suggestions might be to tell us about your goals, ambitions, family experiences, friends and/or community and why these contribute to your desire to attend our School.
  • What is a hobby or activity you particularly like being involved in? Tell us about how you got involved, what contributions you make, and why you find it worthwhile or enjoyable. What do you enjoy about these things? How long have you been involved in it/them?
  • What are three things that you have done or experienced that you are most proud of?
• Birth certificate (external applicants only).
• A copy of the student’s School reports for the last two years (external applicants only).
• A copy of the student’s most recent NAPLAN results (external applicants only).
• Evidence of parent/guardian’s employment in the defence force.

Portfolios must be submitted by the online Scholarship Application Form.

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

Conditions

• Scholarships offered to students are tenable until the end of Year 12, subject to annual review.
• This means that if the conditions of the scholarship continue to be met, the student retains the scholarship for the tenure.
• The Scholarship is granted with the expectation that the student will complete Year 12 at the School. Should this not occur, and the student continues to reside locally, then it is at the discretion of the School to require that the value equivalent to part or all of the Scholarship fee reductions be payable to the School.
• Scholarships are not means tested.
• By accepting the Scholarship award, students and parents or legal guardians, consent to the use of the scholarship recipient’s name, image and profile to be used for the purposes of marketing and promotion of the School’s scholarship program. This may include for the purposes of publication in School newsletters, external newspapers, magazines and websites (including the School’s website) and social media. Such publication will go beyond the School community and may extend for a period of time beyond the duration of the scholarship recipient’s education at the School.

If successful, in order to maintain the Scholarship, the student must:

• Maintain a consistent level of academic performance (reviewed each semester).
• Contribute to the curricular and co-curricular activities of the School (reviewed annually).
• Exhibit behaviour of the highest calibre.
• Comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, uniform, and use of technology (reviewed each semester).
• Demonstrate commitment to the values of the School.
• Maintain consistent attendance of 90% or higher.
• Scholars are expected to demonstrate leadership and be role models of the School community.

The student’s family must:

• Pay the balance of any account within four weeks of each term’s commencement.
• Provide in writing to the Board of Trustees an explanation about any delay in settling an account and a request to arrange alternative payment options.
• Remain employed with the Defence Force for the duration of the scholarship.
• Be positive role-models and actively involved within the School community.
• Parents of scholarship recipients are encouraged to actively support the School’s P&F Association and volunteer to assist in events and activities when possible.

Each scholarship is granted on the understanding that the Board of Trustees has the right to withdraw the scholarship if the aforementioned conditions are not met. Scholarships are contingent on the full disclosure of all information pertinent to a student’s education. Withholding relevant information may result in a scholarship being withdrawn. Potential withdrawal of a scholarship will be discussed with the family prior to the end of a school term. IGGS has excellent pastoral care, counselling, learning support resources and programs to help all students maintain high personal and performance standards. Withdrawal of a scholarship is not executed without due consideration of any mitigating circumstances should any of the above conditions provide cause for concern.

For further information please contact the Director of Enrolments and Community Relations at scholarships@iggs.qld.edu.au.

The details of scholarship offers are confidential and must not be disclosed to third parties. The School will not negotiate the conditions or amount of a scholarship once a decision has been made.

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Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School provides educational opportunities for young women based in rural locations to be educated at the School from Years 7 to 12. 

Rural Scholarships are open to young women who demonstrate either academic, sporting or arts ability, or leadership potential. To be eligible for a Rural Scholarship, students must meet all of the following criteria. 

What the scholarship covers: 

• The Scholarship partly covers tuition and boarding fees. 
• The Scholarship is not applied to fees incurred for individual tuition for example Speech and Drama, Tennis, Instrumental Music or Singing which may be taken in addition to the established curriculum subjects. 

To be considered a regionally based student, the student must reside in a regional or remote area as defined by the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) with a postcode of 4350 or above (for Queensland based students) - https://www.qtac.edu.au/scholarships/eligibility 

Selection Criteria

• Completion of the ACER Scholarship Examination
• Intent to complete their schooling through to Year 12 at IGGS.
• Will be a full-time boarder at IGGS.
• Will demonstrate a commitment to school life through attendance, application, involvement, and exemplary behaviour.
• Maintain a consistent level of academic performance (reviewed each semester).
• Demonstrate participation in a range of aspects of school life, such as the Arts, Sports, or Service activities.
• Comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, behaviour, uniforms, and use of technology (reviewed each semester).Will have the support of the family or guardian of the enrolment and the scholarship.

How to Apply

• Submit an online Scholarship application – applications for the 2026 school year will open in November 2024.
• Scholarship applicants for the 2026 school year must sit the ACER Scholarship Test at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School on Saturday 22 February 2025. Register online at: https://scholarships.acer.org/intro/2675
• For applicants residing outside the Brisbane and Ipswich metropolitan areas, it may be possible to sit the scholarship test at their nearest participating cooperative school, at an ACER Test Centre or at a non-ACER Test Centre. For a list of participating schools please visit the ACER website.
• All applicants are required to prepare a portfolio.
• For Rural Scholarships, the applicant’s portfolio should include the following:
• The student’s name, current school and scholarship categories applying for.
• A list of achievements, positions or roles they have held at school (such as Class Captain, Debating team, Excellence awards).
• Demonstration of participation in a range of aspects of school life, such as the Arts, Sports, or Service activities.
• A supporting statement (approximately 200 words) outlining their capacity to contribute to the School, addressing the following questions:
  • What does attending Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School mean to you? Some suggestions might be to tell us about your goals, ambitions, family experiences, friends and/or community and why these contribute to your desire to attend our School.
  • What is a hobby or activity you particularly like being involved in? Tell us about how you got involved, what contributions you make, and why you find it worthwhile or enjoyable. What do you enjoy about these things? How long have you been involved in it/them?
  • What are three things that you have done or experienced that you are most proud of?
• Birth certificate (external applicants only).
• A copy of the student’s School reports for the last two years (external applicants only).
• A copy of the student’s most recent NAPLAN results (external applicants only).
• Proof of address, in the form of utilities bills or other.

Portfolios must be submitted by the online Scholarship Application Form.

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

Conditions

• Scholarships offered to students are tenable until the end of Year 12, subject to annual review.
• This means that if the conditions of the scholarship continue to be met, the student retains the scholarship for the tenure.
• The Scholarship is granted with the expectation that the student will complete Year 12 at the School. Should this not occur and the student continues to reside locally, then it is at the discretion of the School to require that the value equivalent to part or all of the Scholarship fee reductions be payable to the School.
• Scholarships are not means tested.
• By accepting the Scholarship award, students and parents or legal guardians, consent to the use of the scholarship recipient’s name, image and profile to be used for the purposes of marketing and promotion of the School’s scholarship program. This may include for the purposes of publication in School newsletters, external newspapers, magazines and websites (including the School’s website) and social media. Such publication will go beyond the School community and may extend for a period of time beyond the duration of the scholarship recipient’s education at the School.

If successful, in order to maintain the Scholarship, the student must:

• Maintain a consistent level of academic performance (reviewed each semester).
• Contribute to the curricular and co-curricular activities of the School (reviewed annually).
• Exhibit behaviour of the highest calibre.
• Comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, uniform, and use of technology (reviewed each semester).
• Demonstrate commitment to the values of the School.
• Maintain consistent attendance of 90% or higher.
• Scholars are expected to demonstrate leadership and be role models of the School and within the wider community.

The student’s family must:

• Check their eligibility and apply for State Boarding Allowances including:
• Living Away from Home Allowance
• Remote Area Tuition Allowance
• Assistance for Isolated Children’s Allowance
• Pay the balance of any account within four weeks of each term’s commencement.
• Provide in writing to the Board of Trustees an explanation about any delay in settling an account and a request to arrange alternative payment options.
• Be positive role-models and actively involved within the School community.
• Parents of scholarship recipients are encouraged to actively support the School’s P&F Association and volunteer to assist in events and activities when possible.

Each scholarship is granted on the understanding that the Board of Trustees has the right to withdraw the scholarship if the aforementioned conditions are not met. Scholarships are contingent on the full disclosure of all information pertinent to a student’s education. Withholding relevant information may result in a scholarship being withdrawn. Potential withdrawal of a scholarship will be discussed with the family prior to the end of a school term. IGGS has excellent pastoral care, counselling, learning support resources and programs to help all students maintain high personal and performance standards. Withdrawal of a scholarship is not executed without due consideration of any mitigating circumstances should any of the above conditions provide cause for concern.

For further information please contact the Director of Enrolments and Community Relations at  scholarships@iggs.qld.edu.au.

The details of scholarship offers are confidential and must not be disclosed to third parties. The School will not negotiate the conditions or amount of a scholarship once a decision has been made.

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Applications for Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School’s Special Ability Scholarships – Performing Arts are open to students entering Years 7 to 12 who demonstrate excellence in Performing Arts through exemplary dedication and willingness to commit to the School’s curricular and co-curricular Arts program.  

Selection Criteria

• Completion of the ACER Scholarship Examination
• Achievements, ability and potential to excel in the Performing Arts, as demonstrated by information, certificates and examiner reports provided in the portfolio.
• Musical and/or technical abilities, presentation and overall presentation at audition.
• Demonstrated talent and potential based on past achievements and performances.
• For vocalists – minimum Grade 2 AMEB (Years 7 to 10), minimum Grade 4 AMEB (Years 11 and 12), or equivalent.
• For instrumentalists – minimum Grade 3 AMEB (Years 7 to 10) and minimum Grade 5 AMEB (Years 11 and 12), or equivalent.
• For dance students – Years 7 to 9 students should show evidence of working towards a RAD Intermediate Foundation Ballet level and or a Grade 5 or equivalent in other styles (Gold in Tap). Years 10 to 12 should have a minimum of RAD Intermediate level and or a Grade 6 equivalent in other styles (Intermediate Gold in Tap).
• Academic achievement as noted in past school reports.
• High level of enthusiasm in and commitment to the IGGS Curricular and Co-Curricular Performing Arts program.
• Willingness to participate in Performing Arts-related activities and external activities which interest the applicant.
• Ability to comply with the School’s guidelines for appropriate behaviour, attitude, uniform and use of technology.

How to Apply

• Submit an online Scholarship application – applications for the 2026 school year will open in November 2024.
• Scholarship applicants for the 2026 school year must sit the ACER Scholarship Test at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School on Saturday 22 February 2025. Register online at: https://scholarships.acer.org/intro/2675
• For applicants residing outside the Brisbane and Ipswich metropolitan areas, it may be possible to sit the scholarship test at their nearest participating cooperative school, at an ACER Test Centre or at a non-ACER Test Centre. For a list of participating schools please visit the ACER website.
• All applicants are required to prepare a portfolio.
• For Special Ability Scholarships – Performing Arts, the applicant’s portfolio should include the following:
• The student’s name, current school and scholarship categories applying for.
• Achievements in Performing Arts (Music, Drama and/or Dance) and current repertoire being studied.
• For musicians – the instrument they wish to be considered upon for the scholarship position.
• Certificate and examiner reports for AMEB, ABRSM or Trinity College Music examinations.
• Dance or Drama examiner reports.
• Performances and achievements in concerts, musical ensembles/choirs, eisteddfods and/or other relevant recognised competitions.
• Membership of youth orchestras, instrumental and vocal ensembles, performance troupes, State/ National Ensemble Programs, internships and work experience.
• At least one reference from a Performing Arts/Music teacher who attests to the student’s achievements and development of their skills (external applicants only).
• A supporting statement (approximately 200 words) outlining their capacity to contribute to the School, addressing the following questions:
  • What does attending Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School mean to you? You can tell us about your goals, family, friends and/or community and why these are important.
  • What kind of things do you like doing? You could tell us about your hobbies (such as art or music) or any groups you’re a part of (like sports clubs, charity groups or community organisations). How long have you been involved in it/them?
  • What are three things that you have done or experienced that you are most proud of?
• Birth certificate (external applicants only).
• A copy of the student’s School reports for the last two years (external applicants only)
• A copy of the student’s most recent NAPLAN results (external applicants only)

Portfolios must be submitted by the online Scholarship Application Form.

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and an audition on a set date in 2025 with the Head of The Arts and the Director of Co-Curricular Arts. Please note, all auditions will be recorded for scholarship review purposes only. At least one parent/guardian is requested to be present for the interview component. Parents/guardians will be asked to leave the room for the audition process.

The audition/interview will comprise of:

• A performance of two instrumental/vocal works/performances of a contrasting nature.
• For instrumental/vocal students who audition – performance of a selection of scales and technical work from the student’s current equivalent AMEB grade level and an aural test.
• Interview with student and parent/guardian.

Conditions

• Scholarships offered to students are tenable until the end of Year 12, subject to annual review.
• This means that if the conditions of the scholarship continue to be met, the student retains the scholarship for the tenure.
• The Scholarship is granted with the expectation that the student will complete Year 12 at the School. Should this not occur and the student continues to reside locally, then it is at the discretion of the School to require that the value equivalent to part or all of the Scholarship fee reductions be payable to the School.
• Scholarships are not means tested.
• By accepting the Scholarship award, students and parents or legal guardians, consent to the use of the scholarship recipient’s name, image and profile to be used for the purposes of marketing and promotion of the School’s scholarship program. This may include for the purposes of publication in School newsletters, external newspapers, magazines and websites (including the School’s website) and social media. Such publication will go beyond the School community and may extend for a period of time beyond the duration of the scholarship recipient’s education at the School.

If successful, in order to maintain the Scholarship, the student must:

• Maintain a consistent level of academic performance (reviewed each semester).
• Contribute to the curricular and co-curricular activities of the School (reviewed annually).
• Exhibit behaviour of the highest calibre.
• Comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, uniform, and use of technology (reviewed each semester).
• Maintain consistent attendance of 90% or higher.
• Scholars are expected to demonstrate leadership and be role models of the School and within the wider community.

The student’s family must:

• Pay the balance of any account within four weeks of each term’s commencement.
• Provide in writing to the Board of Trustees an explanation about any delay in settling an account and a request to arrange alternative payment options.
• Be positive role-models and actively involved within the School community.
• Parents of scholarship recipients must actively support the School’s Music Art Dance and Drama (MADD) Supporters, a sub-group of the School’s Parents & Friends Association.

Expectations of Arts Scholars

• Students awarded a Performing Arts Scholarship on the merit of their drama ability will be required to undertake classroom drama studies from Years 9 to 12 and will maintain a B average in the subject.
• Students awarded a Performing Arts Scholarship on the merit of their dance ability will be required to take a leadership role within the co-curricular dance troupe from Years 9 to 12, and work with the curriculum dance teacher to facilitate dance workshops for the Middle School.
• Students awarded a Performing Arts Scholarship will be required to participate in at least two school-based ensembles, choirs, dance troupes and/or activities that are relevant to the instrument/ specialised field they have been given the scholarship for and will participate in all related IGGS competitions and performances.
• Music Scholarship students will also be required to participate in solo performance opportunities at IGGS and in the wider community as directed/organised by the Director of Co-Curricular Arts.
• Music Scholarship students will be required to undertake weekly private tuition in their specialist area (instrumental or vocal).
• All scholarship recipients gain automatic entry to the Emerging Artists Program and are expected to attend weekly rehearsals.
• All Scholarship students will be required to meet with the Head of The Arts and Director of Co-Curricular Arts each semester to review their progress and to discuss how IGGS and the student can continue to help develop their creative abilities.

For further information please contact the Director of Enrolments and Community Relations at  scholarships@iggs.qld.edu.au.

The details of scholarship offers are confidential and must not be disclosed to third parties. The School will not negotiate the conditions or amount of a scholarship once a decision has been made.

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Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School’s Special Ability Scholarships – Sport are open to students entering Years 7 to 12 who demonstrate excellence in sport and a willingness to contribute to the School’s sporting activities through their participation, their representation of the School in competition and their encouragement of other athletes. Selection is based on the applicant’s portfolio and an interview.  

Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School is a proud member of the Queensland Girls Secondary Schools Sports Association (QGSSSA).

Queensland Girls Secondary Schools Sports Association is an association of schools that was established in 1908. It aims to be the leading secondary schoolgirls sports association and a passionate promoter and advocate for young women in sports. The Association provides a suite of innovative, targets, high-quality sports programs for students in member schools that encourages participation and elite performances in respectful, safe and healthy environments. For more information visit: https://qgsssa.com.au/ 

Selection Criteria

• Completion of the ACER Scholarship Examination
• Demonstrated academic achievement. 
• High level of enthusiasm in and commitment to the School’s Sports programs. 
• Willingness to participate in Sports-related activities and external activities which interest the applicant. 
• Ability to comply with the School’s guidelines for appropriate behaviour, attitude, uniform and use of technology. 
• Applicants must have been selected and competed at the following levels: 
• Core Sports (Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country):
  • Must have placed in Top 10 at Regional level, or representation at State or National level.
• Team and Individual sports (list of included sports: https://iggs.qld.edu.au/co-curricular/sport/): 
  • Regional representation in chosen sport, plus 
  • District level in a Core Sport (Swimming, Athletics, Cross-Country)
• Multiclass Athletes  
  • Para -athletes classification card/letter  
  • District, Regional, State or National representation in Multi-class events (Swimming, Athletics, Cross-Country)  

How to Apply

• Submit an online Scholarship application – applications for the 2026 school year will open in November 2024.
• Scholarship applicants for the 2026 school year must sit the ACER Scholarship Test at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School on Saturday 22 February 2025. Register online at: https://scholarships.acer.org/intro/2675
• For applicants residing outside the Brisbane and Ipswich metropolitan areas, it may be possible to sit the scholarship test at their nearest participating cooperative school, at an ACER Test Centre or at a non-ACER Test Centre. For a list of participating schools please visit the ACER website.
• All applicants are required to prepare a portfolio.

For Special Ability Scholarships – Sport, the applicant’s portfolio should include the following:

• The student’s name, current school and scholarship categories applying for.
• The sport/s in which the applicant has achieved district (10-12 years), regional, state and/or national level success. Please include performance levels (e.g. times, distances and/or teams) and written verification from a certified (regional, state, and/or national) Sports Officer.
• Information about participation in specialised coaching programs, including involvement in a club at a regional, state and/or national level.
• At least one personal reference from a manager or coach of a club or representative team that can attest to the applicant’s achievements, commitment and sportsmanship.
• A list of achievements, positions or roles they have held at school (such as Class Captain, Debating team, Excellence awards).
• Demonstration of participation in a range of aspects of school life, such as the Arts, Sports, or Service activities.
• A supporting statement (approximately 200 words) outlining their capacity to contribute to the School, addressing the following questions:
  • What does attending Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School mean to you? Some suggestions might be to tell us about your goals, ambitions, family experiences, friends and/or community and why these contribute to your desire to attend our School.
  • What is a hobby or activity you particularly like being involved in? Tell us about how you got involved, what contributions you make, and why you find it worthwhile or enjoyable. What do you enjoy about these things? How long have you been involved in it/them?
  • What are three things that you have done or experienced that you are most proud of?
• Birth certificate (external applicants only).
• A copy of the student’s School reports for the last two years (external applicants only).
• A copy of the student’s most recent NAPLAN results (external applicants only).

Portfolios must be submitted by the online Scholarship Application Form.

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

Conditions

• Scholarships offered to students are tenable until the end of Year 12, subject to annual review.
• This means that if the conditions of the scholarship continue to be met, the student retains the scholarship for the tenure.
• The Scholarship is granted with the expectation that the student will complete Year 12 at the School. Should this not occur and the student continues to reside locally, then it is at the discretion of the School to require that the value equivalent to part or all of the Scholarship fee reductions be payable to the School.
• Scholarships are not means tested.
• By accepting the Scholarship award, students and parents or legal guardians, consent to the use of the scholarship recipient’s name, image and profile to be used for the purposes of marketing and promotion of the School’s scholarship program. This may include for the purposes of publication in School newsletters, external newspapers, magazines and websites (including the School’s website) and social media. Such publication will go beyond the School community and may extend for a period of time beyond the duration of the scholarship recipient’s education at the School.

If successful, in order to maintain the Scholarship, the student must:

• Maintain a consistent level of academic performance (reviewed each semester).
• Consistently maintain a very high level of achievement in her chosen field of special ability and participate in at least one additional core sport (swimming, athletics or cross country).
• Participate fully in chosen sports for the School, including attendance at all training sessions and representative responsibilities.
• Be a School ambassador and behave at a high standard at all times.
• Contribute to the curricular and co-curricular activities of the School (reviewed annually).
• Exhibit behaviour of the highest calibre.
• Comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, uniform, and use of technology (reviewed each semester).
• Maintain consistent attendance of 90% or higher.
• Scholars are expected to demonstrate leadership and be role models of the School and within the wider community.

The student’s family must:

• Pay the balance of any account within four weeks of each term’s commencement.
• Provide in writing to the Board of Trustees an explanation about any delay in settling an account and a request to arrange alternative payment options.
• Be positive role-models and actively involved within the School community.
• Parents of scholarship recipients are encouraged to actively support the Sports Supporters, a sub-group of the School’s P&F Association and volunteer to assist in events and activities when possible

For further information please contact the Director of Enrolments and Community Relations at scholarships@iggs.qld.edu.au.

The details of scholarship offers are confidential and must not be disclosed to third parties. The School will not negotiate the conditions or amount of a scholarship once a decision has been made..

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Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School (IGGS) is an Educational Partner of the AIEF and offers a limited number of scholarships under the AIEF Scholarship Program. The AIEF Scholarship Program provides scholarships that enable Indigenous students in financial need to attend leading Australian schools and universities. 

AIEF Scholarships facilitate choice by removing the financial barriers that may prevent Indigenous students who want to pursue their education with IGGS from doing so. 

AIEF Scholarship holders are expected to participate actively in all aspects of an all-round education and support others at IGGS. Selection is based on the applicant meeting AIEF Scholarship eligibility criteria, together with criteria determined by the School. 

Selection Criteria

To be eligible for an AIEF Scholarship a student needs to be/have: 

• An Indigenous Australian. 
• Eligible for and in receipt of ABSTUDY.
• Accepted for enrolment as a boarder at an AIEF Partner School. 
• Not receiving any other scholarship. 
• Enthusiastic about attending school. 
• Likely to successfully complete Year 12. 
• In financial need. 
• Parents/family that have demonstrated support and encouragement for the enrolment and the scholarship. 
• Parents/family that have committed to making a financial contribution to the expenses. 
• ATO Notice of Assessment. 
• A completed AIEF Application form (click here).

Additional criteria, as determined by IGGS

• Completion of the ACER Scholarship Examination.
• By accepting the Scholarship award, students and parents or legal guardians, consent to the use of the scholarship recipient’s name, image and profile to be used for the purposes of marketing and promotion of the School’s scholarship programme. This may include for the purposes of publication in School newsletters, external newspapers, magazines and websites (including the School’s website) and social media. Such publication will go beyond the School community and may extend for a period of time beyond the duration of the scholarship recipient’s education at the School.

The student must:

• Maintain a consistent level of academic performance (reviewed each semester).
• Contribute to the curricular and co-curricular activities of the School (reviewed annually).
• Exhibit behaviour of the highest calibre.
• Comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, uniform, and use of technology (reviewed each semester).
• Maintain consistent attendance of 90% or higher.
• Scholars are expected to demonstrate leadership and be role models of the School and within the wider community.

The student’s family must:

• Pay the balance of any account within four weeks of each term’s commencement.
• Provide in writing to the Board of Trustees an explanation about any delay in settling an account and a request to arrange alternative payment options.
• Be positive role-models and actively involved within the School and wider community.
• Parents of scholarship recipients are encouraged to actively support the School’s P&F Association and volunteer to assist in events and activities when possible.

Each scholarship is granted on the understanding that the Board of Trustees has the right to withdraw the scholarship if the aforementioned conditions are not met. Scholarships are contingent on the full disclosure of all information pertinent to a student’s education. Withholding relevant information may result in a scholarship being withdrawn. Potential withdrawal of a scholarship will be discussed with the family prior to the end of a school term. IGGS has excellent pastoral care, counselling, learning support resources and programs to help all students maintain high personal and performance standards. Withdrawal of a scholarship is not executed without due consideration of any mitigating circumstances should any of the above conditions provide cause for concern.

How to Apply

• Submit an online Scholarship application.
• Scholarship applicants for the 2026 school year must sit the ACER Scholarship Test at Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School on Saturday 22 February 2025. Register online at: https://scholarships.acer.org/intro/2675
• For applicants residing outside the Brisbane and Ipswich metropolitan areas, it may be possible to complete the Scholarship Examination locally at another ACER exam location. There may be an additional fee for this service.
• Completed AIEF Scholarship Application Form.
• Completed Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School Application for Enrolment (Application fee of $110 may be deferred until outcome of application is known).
• All applicants are required to prepare a portfolio.
• For AIEF Scholarships, the applicant’s portfolio should include the following:
• The student’s name, current school and scholarship categories applying for.
• A list of achievements, positions or roles they have held at school (such as Class Captain, Debating team, Excellence awards).
• Demonstration of participation in a range of aspects of school life, such as the Arts, Sports, or Service Activities.
• Birth certificate (external applicants only).
• A copy of the student’s School reports for the last two years (external applicants only).
• A copy of the student’s most recent NAPLAN results (external applicants only).
• Details of expulsions or suspensions (if applicable).
• Specialist reports (if applicable).
• Medical reports (if applicable).
• Court orders (if applicable).

Portfolios must be submitted by the online Scholarship Application Form.

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

For further information please contact the Director of Enrolments and Community Relations at scholarships@iggs.qld.edu.au.

Conditions

If successful, the AIEF Scholarship awarded to the applicant will be for the payment of the difference between ABSTUDY Funding, the Parent Contribution and any other external funding (ie Under 16 Boarding Supplement) of the School tuition and boarding fees each year, from the year of commencement, and extending to the end of Year 12. This scholarship does not include the enrolment application fee ($110), incidental expenses (such as pharmacy) and individual tuition for co-curricular activities which may be taken in addition to the established curriculum subjects.

• In order to maintain the AIEF Scholarship, the student and their family must:
• Be eligible for and receive ABSTUDY.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and intend to complete school through to Year 12.
• Comply with the School’s high expectations regarding attitudes, behaviour, uniform, and use of technology (reviewed each semester).
• Not bring discredit to the School in any way (immediate cancellation).
• Make the compulsory contribution to their child’s education expenses according to AIEF’s Scale of Parent Contribution.
• Support the scholarship conditions and keep information confidential.
• Each year, provide copies of ATO Notices of Assessment from the previous financial year.
• Provide in writing to the School an explanation about any delay in settling an account and a request to arrange alternative payment options.

AIEF Non-Payment: If a student on an AIEF Scholarship is withdrawn before the end of each current year, the AIEF will not pay on the final School invoice for terms attended. All school terms attended by an AIEF Scholarship recipient in an incomplete year, will be paid for, in full, by their family less any external funding which would be applied to the account eg ABSTUDY.

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